In a televised address to the nation on May 12, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan, represents a "doctrinal change" and a firm policy against terrorism, not just a singular operation. He asserted that the operation is not over and that India will continue to act decisively against state-sponsored terror attacks on its citizens.

Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, 2025, in response to a terror attack near Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22, 2025, which resulted in the death of 28 civilians, mostly tourists. India has accused Pakistan of supporting cross-border terrorism, a charge Pakistan denies. The operation involved missile strikes on nine locations in Pakistani-administered Kashmir and Pakistan's Punjab province.

PM Modi emphasized that India has established a "new normal" in dealing with terror incidents, responding "in a language that the terrorists understood". He also warned Pakistan that "nuclear blackmail" would not deter India from taking action against terror. He further stated that India has only paused its retaliation against terrorist and military bases of Pakistan, and will be closely monitoring Pakistan's actions in the coming days.

PM Modi directly called out Pakistan's terror apparatus, referring to Bahawalpur and Muridke as "universities of terror". He criticized the Pakistani government and army for openly supporting terrorists, stating that "We will not see terrorists and the government separately". He pointed out the presence of Pakistan's army officers at the funerals of terrorists as evidence of state-sponsored terrorism.

The Prime Minister highlighted that the missile and drone strikes shattered the infrastructure and morale of terrorists, eliminating over 100 terrorists, including key figures who had been plotting against India for decades. He linked locations like Bahawalpur and Muridke to major global terror attacks, including the 9/11 attacks in the US and the London tube bombings.

Videos released by India show the damage inflicted on Pakistani military air bases during Operation Sindoor. Air Marshal AK Bharti, the Director General of Air Operations, showed images of the Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi and the Rahim Yar Khan airbase in Punjab sustaining significant damage. India also reported hitting military targets such as radar installations, command and control centers, and ammunition depots in areas including Rafiqui, Chaklala, and Sialkot.

PM Modi made it clear that any future talks with Pakistan would only address terrorism and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). He declared that "Terror or talk can't go together, terror and trade cannot go hand-in-hand… water and blood also cannot flow together".

The Indian Army reported that Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) from both countries have held talks, agreeing to consider measures for troop reduction from the borders. However, PM Modi's statements suggest that India remains prepared to take further action if necessary, underscoring a continued commitment to counter-terrorism on its own terms.